Andrea Bocelli Easter 2020 Concert

2024 Author: Steven Freeman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 08:15

Easter Sunday 2020 will undoubtedly be one of the most remembered by humanity due to the impact the entire planet has suffered from the pandemic generated by COVID-19.

The long-awaited celebrations of Holy Week have been suspended due to the precautions that governments of nations around the world have put in place, so that millions of Christians will have to celebrate Easter Sunday at home with their families.

Given the current situation facing the world, multiple artists have decided to give their fans free concerts that can be enjoyed from home. One of the international stars that has joined these initiatives has been the beloved Italian singer Andrea Bocelli, who will give a unique presentation this Sunday, April 12, from the iconic Cathedral of the city of Milan.

"On Easter Sunday, at the invitation of the city and the Duomo Cathedral of Milan, the world music icon Andrea Bocelli will make a solo presentation that will carry a message of love, healing and hope from Italy to the world," You can read in a text that accompanies a promotional video published on the singer's social networks.

The presentation of the Italian interpreter can be seen live through his YouTube channel, the platform on which he will begin the transmission at 10:00 am Los Angeles time or 1:00 pm New York time.

I received this invitation from the Mayor of Milan (Giuseppe Sala) and the church authorities, of course my answer was 'yes'. I am very happy to be able to do it”, shared in conversation with the press the 61-year-old idol, who is also one of the most successful singers in the history of the world of classical music with more than 90 million albums sold.

"This is not a presentation, it is not a concert, it is simply a prayer … I will go there to pray and I would like everyone who hears me sing to also pray with me," Bocelli added, as reported by ABC News on its online site..

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"I believe in the power of prayer together. I believe in Easter, a universal symbol of rebirth that -both believers and what they don't believe- we need right now, "he said.

"I chose some of the most beautiful sacred pieces," he said of his repertoire for this day and that it will include worldwide hits such as the songs "Ave María" and "Santa María", as shared by Universal Music Group through a press release..

Without a doubt, this gift from Bocelli will bring a great message of hope to millions of people who have been affected by all the changes that the Coronavirus has generated in their daily lives.

Other artists who will also be performing on various digital platforms for their followers, as part of the Easter celebrations, are Mariah Carey, Kanye West, and Tyler Perry. In addition, Pope Francis will also perform the long-awaited Mass on Easter Sunday through the Vatican's YouTube channel.